Tutorial: How to Install CopyParty on NetBSD

CopyParty is a Python-based file-sharing web application that enables you to share files quickly and easily. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing CopyParty on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

• A NetBSD server or workstation
• A user account with administrative privileges
• Basic knowledge of the command-line interface

Step 1: Install Dependencies

CopyParty requires Python 3 to run, so we need to install it first. Run the following command to install Python 3 and its dependencies:

$ su -
# pkgin update
# pkgin install python38 py38-pip

Step 2: Install CopyParty

Now, we can proceed with installing CopyParty. Run the following command to download and install the latest version of CopyParty:

$ su - <username>
$ git clone https://github.com/9001/copyparty.git
$ pip install -r copyparty/requirements.txt

Step 3: Configure and Run CopyParty

Now that we have installed all the required components, we need to configure CopyParty before starting it. Navigate to the copyparty directory using the cd command:

$ cd copyparty

Copy the sample configuration file and make the necessary changes:

$ cp sample-conf.py conf.py
$ vi conf.py

For example, to set the upload directory to /mnt/uploads, add the following line to the conf.py file:

CP_UPLOAD = "/mnt/uploads"

Once you have made all the necessary changes to the conf.py file, you can start CopyParty:

$ python3 cpserver.py

It should now be accessible by pointing your web browser to http://your-ip-address:3923/, where your-ip-address is the IP address of your NetBSD server.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed CopyParty on NetBSD. You can now start sharing files with your friends and colleagues!